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The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Power agencies launch National Electrical Safety Week
Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (Mescom), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (KPTCL), and the Electrical Inspectorate Department jointly launched National Electrical Safety Week here on Thursday. Inaugurating the safety week, Mescom Director (Technical) K.M. Mahadeva Swamy Prasanna released a handbill to create awareness about electrical safety. Mr. Prasanna said officers and personnel could ensure safety by strictly adhering to rules and guidelines in their workplace. Additional Chief Electrical Inspector G. Girish said during the safety week, awareness programmes would be conducted in educational institutions and public places, including malls and markets, by distributing handbills and displaying short video clips. MESCOM Chief Financial Officer Muralidhara Nayak, Chief Engineer Ravikanth R Kamath, Deputy Chief Electrical Inspector K.M. Kantharaju, office-bearers of recognised electrical contractors' association and others were present.
Business Standard
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Supreme Power hits the roof after bagging order worth Rs 16 cr
Supreme Power Equipment was locked in the upper circuit of 2% at Rs 210.25 after the company secured two orders worth Rs 16.36 crore from two different entities. The first order, valued at Rs 8.80 crore, was received from an EPC company for Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL) projects. It involves supplying four 20 MVA, 66/11 kV power transformers, with an execution timeline of approximately five months. The second order, worth Rs 7.56 crore, was received from a renewable energy (solar) project company. It involves the supply of 25 inverter duty transformers, ranging from 1,250 kVA/33 kV to 6,000 kVA/33 kV, and is expected to be executed within approximately four months. Following these orders, the companys standalone order book now stands at Rs 156.65 crore. Including Rs 14.94 crore from its 90%-owned partnership firm Danya Electric Company, the consolidated order book totals Rs 171.59 crore. Vee Rajmohan, Chairman and Managing Director of Supreme Power Equipment, said, We are pleased to announce our first order from the state of Karnataka, marking a significant step in our ongoing strategy to expand our presence beyond Tamil Nadu. This order not only reflects our technical capabilities but also strengthens our footprint in new and growing markets. Supreme Power Equipment is engaged in manufacturing, upgrading, and renovating various types of transformers, such as power transformers, generator transformers, windmill transformers, etc.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
State to fill up 35,000 vacancies in power sector, regularise 532 civic workers
Bengaluru:Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday announced that his government will begin phased recruitment to fill 35,000 vacant posts in the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL) and declared the regularisation of services of 532 civic workers in the department. Speaking at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Employees' Association, the CM said the state government is committed to fulfilling its promises to the workforce. 'Ours is a government that walks the talk. We will examine your demands and take appropriate action,' he said. Addressing concerns over pensions, the Chief Minister said the National Pension Scheme (NPS) was implemented by the central government. 'But we have already promised to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in our election manifesto. We will hold discussions and take necessary steps in that direction.' Siddaramaiah lauded the power corporation employees for their service and underscored Karnataka's legacy in the electricity sector. 'Karnataka was the first in Asia to produce electricity in 1902, launched its first supply company in Bengaluru in 1905, and supplied power to the Mysore Palace by 1908,' he said. He noted that the state now generates 34,000 megawatts, with plans to scale it to 60,000 megawatts, a move aimed at ensuring at least seven hours of daytime power supply to farmers. 'The electricity sector is essential. You have been working with dedication. The government is ready to meet your demands. We are with you — and we ask you to stand with us too,' he told the employees. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who also spoke at the event, asserted that the Congress government will not permit the privatisation of Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs) as long as it remains in power. 'As long as Siddaramaiah and I are in power, we won't allow privatisation of ESCOMs in Karnataka. There were attempts to allow entry of private players, but I did not allow it,' Shivakumar said. He claimed that there was significant pressure from the Centre during his earlier tenure as the Energy Minister, especially after the BJP government privatised ESCOMs in Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities. However, he said he resisted the pressure and stood by the efficiency of the corporation's workforce. 'When I took over, the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) loss stood at 19–20 per cent. We brought it down to 10 per cent, which is now a benchmark in the country,' Shivakumar said, noting that most states continue to report losses of 17–18 per cent. He added that during his tenure, the state's generation capacity doubled from 11,000 MW to 23,000 MW, and that 24,000 employees were recruited through a transparent process, ensuring job creation without corruption. Highlighting innovations like the Pavagada Solar Park, Shivakumar said the government adopted a land-leasing model rather than acquisition, which allowed farmers to retain ownership and earn annual rental income — a model later adopted by the Union government
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
No water supply in Bengaluru on June 19
There will be no Cauvery water supply across the city, served by water supply schemes Cauvery Stage I to V, from June 19 morning 6 a.m. to June 20 morning 6 a.m., Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced. In a statement issued on Monday, June 16, BWSSB said that they will be joining a new pipeline of 3000 mm diameter to the Cauvery V Stage pipeline at Torekadanahalli water pumping station on June 19 and will also take up annual maintenance work of all electric equipment as per the norms of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL). The statement said that the board has given permission to stall all water pumping equipment for 24 hours towards this end. BWSSB has asked residents and industrial units to stock up enough water they need in advance.
